Lime
Also known as: Limon
Mexican green lime, essential in ceviches, aguas frescas, salsas, and for accompanying tacos. In Mexico it is called limón, whilst in Spain it is called lima.
Estimated retail price
~£1.29 / 500g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Lime, part of the fruits section of the Mexican pantry, appears in more than 20 recipes in our collection, including Molletes, Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad) and Red Pozole. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes with Lime
Street FoodMolletes
Street FoodEsquites (Mexican Corn Salad)
Sopas Y CaldosRed Pozole
Sopas Y CaldosGreen Pozole
Sopas Y CaldosTlalpeño Broth
Sopas Y CaldosTortilla Soup
Sopas Y CaldosRed Menudo
Sopas Y CaldosMexican Chicken Broth
TacosTacos al Pastor
TacosCarnitas Tacos
TacosBarbacoa Tacos
TacosSuadero Tacos
TacosBirria Tacos (Quesabirria)
TacosMexican Chorizo Tacos
TacosEnsenada-Style Fish Tacos
SaucesTraditional Guacamole
SaucesPico de Gallo
TamalesCanary Tamales
SeafoodPrawn Ceviche
SeafoodRed Aguachile
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Lime?
Lime is used in more than 20 recipes in our collection, such as Molletes and Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad). The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Lime in the UK?
You can buy Lime online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
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